Open call letter

Open call letter

It's that time of year again to prepare for another Open Call Exhibit at the Gourgaud Gallery. This is our seventh annual event and the theme this year is "CONSTRUCTED PIECES". The reception will take place on Sunday January 3RD, 1:00 -3:00 p.m. 

Any painting, drawing, collage, or other medium, which portrays or includes CONSTRUCTED PIECES (THINGS THAT ARE MAN-MADE, NOT MADE BY NATURE), is suitable. We look forward to another very successful exhibit. We are limiting the entries to 2-3 pieces per artist. We do our best to make sure everyone has the same chances for exposure.

The date and time for receipt of work will be Tuesday, December 29TH, 9:00 -10:00 a.m. at the gallery. If you cannot drop off the work at that time, leave it in the closet (before Dec. 29th ---work brought in after the appointed time and date will not be accepted) along with the application, in clearly marked bags. Each piece should be clearly labeled on the back with name, title and price. We will notify you of accepted work as soon as possible. 

It would be helpful if you would provide your email on the application form so that we can be in touch more effectively.

Pick up day will be from 1-2 PM on the last Sunday, January 31st. Work not picked up at that time will be left in the closets for pick up during the week. To download an application, click on attachment marked exhibit title

Open Call: "Constructed Pieces”

Exhibit dates: January 3-31, 2016

All pieces must be properly wired for exhibit 

Application for open call

Open call letter

It's that time of year again to prepare for another Open Call Exhibit at the Gourgaud Gallery. This is our seventh annual event and the theme this year is "CONSTRUCTED PIECES". The reception will take place on Sunday January 3RD, 1:00 -3:00 p.m.

Any painting, drawing, collage, or other medium, which portrays or includes CONSTRUCTED PIECES (THINGS THAT ARE MAN-MADE, NOT MADE BY NATURE), is suitable. We look forward to another very successful exhibit. We are limiting the entries to 2-3 pieces per artist. We do our best to make sure everyone has the same chances for exposure.

The date and time for receipt of work will be Tuesday, December 29TH, 9:00 -10:00 a.m. at the gallery. Each piece should be clearly labeled on the back with name, title and price. We will notify you of accepted work as soon as possible. Each piece must be wired for hanging.

It would be helpful if you would provide your email on the application form so that we can be in touch more effectively.

Pick up day will be from 1-2 PM on the last Sunday, January 31st. Work not picked up at that time will be left in the closets for pick up during the week. To download an application, click on attachment marked exhibit title

Open Call: "Constructed Pieces”




Application:

APPLICATION: OPEN CALL

                  EXHIBIT TITLE: CONSTRUCTED PIECES” OPEN CALL 2016

ALL PURCHASES FROM THE GOURGAUD GALLERY ARE MADE BY CASH OR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO “CRANBURY ARTS COUNCIL”. AFTER A 20% DONATION IS ASSESS TO THE NON-PROFIT CRANBURY ARTS COUNCIL FROM ANY SALES, THE ARTIST OR GROUP WILL RECEIVE FINAL PAYMENT FROM THE CRANBURY ARTS COUNCIL AFTER THE EXHIBIT ENDS.




Please print:

NAME: _________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________

E-MAIL:  ________________________________________________________________


TITLE AND MEDIUM                        PRICE

1. ____________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________ ________________

3. ______________________________________________________________


By signing, you will be acknowledged as a group member under the guidelines of the Standard Gourgaud Gallery Application.  Exhibit Title: CONSTRUCTED PIECES 2016

Signature ______________________________________________________________
Date_______________________________


Detach Here- keep information below for your own records

All work will be received on Tuesday Dec. 29 from 9-10 am during the day.

Reception: Sunday Jan. 3, from 1-3 pm.  You will be notified the week of December 28 about any work that will not be included.

Open call letter

It's that time of year again to prepare for another Open Call Exhibit at the Gourgaud Gallery. This is our seventh annual event and the theme this year is "CONSTRUCTED PIECES". The reception will take place on Sunday January 3RD, 1:00 -3:00 p.m.

Any painting, drawing, collage, or other medium, which portrays or includes CONSTRUCTED PIECES (THINGS THAT ARE MAN-MADE, NOT MADE BY NATURE), is suitable. We look forward to another very successful exhibit. We are limiting the entries to 2-3 pieces per artist. We do our best to make sure everyone has the same chances for exposure.

The date and time for receipt of work will be Tuesday, December 29TH, 9:00 -10:00 a.m. at the gallery. Each piece should be clearly labeled on the back with name, title and price. We will notify you of accepted work as soon as possible. Each piece must be wired for hanging.

It would be helpful if you would provide your email on the application form so that we can be in touch more effectively.

Pick up day will be from 1-2 PM on the last Sunday, January 31st. Work not picked up at that time will be left in the closets for pick up during the week. To download an application, click on attachment marked exhibit title

Open Call: "Constructed Pieces”




Application:

APPLICATION: OPEN CALL

                  EXHIBIT TITLE: CONSTRUCTED PIECES” OPEN CALL 2016

ALL PURCHASES FROM THE GOURGAUD GALLERY ARE MADE BY CASH OR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO “CRANBURY ARTS COUNCIL”. AFTER A 20% DONATION IS ASSESS TO THE NON-PROFIT CRANBURY ARTS COUNCIL FROM ANY SALES, THE ARTIST OR GROUP WILL RECEIVE FINAL PAYMENT FROM THE CRANBURY ARTS COUNCIL AFTER THE EXHIBIT ENDS.




Please print:

NAME: _________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________

E-MAIL:  ________________________________________________________________


TITLE AND MEDIUM                        PRICE

1. ____________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________ ________________

3. ______________________________________________________________


By signing, you will be acknowledged as a group member under the guidelines of the Standard Gourgaud Gallery Application.  Exhibit Title: CONSTRUCTED PIECES 2016

Signature ______________________________________________________________
Date_______________________________


Detach Here- keep information below for your own records

All work will be received on Tuesday Dec. 29 from 9-10 am during the day.

Reception: Sunday Jan. 3, from 1-3 pm.  You will be notified the week of December 28 about any work that will not be included.

December exhibit. 2015

Cranbury Art in the Park 

December 6-23

Reception Sunday December 6 from 1-3 pm

Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, 

first 12/6 and third 12/20 Sundays 1-3 pm

Please come to the Artist Reception on Sunday 12/6 at the Gourgaud Gallery, Cranbury Town Hall (Old School Building), 23-A North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ, to celebrate the art created from the Art in the Park plein air series sponsored by the Cranbury Arts Council. Each month from May to October, a different Cranbury property hosts local artists to capture the scenes offered at their beautiful gardens and historic homes in Cranbury and the artists painted also in parks in and beyond the town.

The art will be on display through the month of December making it a great time to purchase art for holiday gifts. 

Cash or a check made out to the Cranbury Arts Council is accepted as payment. All art that is sold gives a 20% donation to the Cranbury Arts Council in order to continue in its mission to promote and support the arts through its programs, classes, exhibits, summer art & technology camp and winter theatre camp. For additional information see www.cranburyartscouncil.org.

Anyone wishing to exhibit at the Gourgaud Gallery can obtain an application at the Gallery or at www.cranbury.org. For information on upcoming programs and events, join us on facebook and on www.Gourgaudgallery.blogspot.com. If you are interested in CAC membership or participating in any way, please email us at cranburyartscouncil@gmail.com.

See Facebook Gourgaud Gallery for details

“The Four Seasons Watercolor Group” Reception Sunday, November 1 1-3 PM

During November the Gourgaud Gallery, located at Cranbury Town Hall, 23-A N. Main Street in Cranbury, N.J. will be hosting a free exhibit by:

“The Four Seasons Watercolor Group”
Reception Sunday, November 1 1-3 PM

Exhibit from November 1-25
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 4 PM
First, Third and Fourth Sunday 1-3 PM
Closed on 11/11 Veterans Day

The watercolor group is taking classes by Russ Johnson. The emphasis is to simplify complex images, mostly landscapes and seascapes, preferably from one’s own photos. The class begins with an explanation of the class and a demonstration by the instructor. Each student is encouraged to use a loose watercolor style.

Each student may submit up to five artworks that were created in or completed later from the classes instructed by Russ Johnson.

We hope many can come to see these artistic efforts at the Gourgaud Gallery. The artwork is for sale with 20% of each sale going to support the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs. Cash or a check made out to the Cranbury Arts Council is accepted as payment.

You can meet the exhibiting Artists at the reception on November 1 from 1-3 PM. Refreshments are served at the Artist Reception.

Anyone wishing to exhibit at the Gourgaud Gallery can obtain an application at the Gallery or at www.cranbury.org. For information on upcoming programs and events, join us on FACEBOOK: GOURGAUD GALLERY and on the GOURGAUD GALLERY BLOG at www.Gourgaudgallery.blogspot.com. If you are interested in CAC membership or participating in any way, please email us at cranburyartscouncil@gmail.com.

For more information for an article about the exhibit please contact

Amy Amico alamico@aol.com

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EXHIBIT TITLE: CONSTRUCTED PIECES” OPEN CALL 2016

Open call letter

It's that time of year again to prepare for another Open Call Exhibit at the Gourgaud Gallery. This is our seventh annual event and the theme this year is "CONSTRUCTED PIECES". The reception will take place on Sunday January 3RD, 1:00 -3:00 p.m.

Any painting, drawing, collage, or other medium, which portrays or includes CONSTRUCTED PIECES (THINGS THAT ARE MAN-MADE, NOT MADE BY NATURE), is suitable. We look forward to another very successful exhibit. We are limiting the entries to 2-3 pieces per artist. We do our best to make sure everyone has the same chances for exposure.

The date and time for receipt of work will be Tuesday, December 29TH, 9:00 -10:00 a.m. at the gallery. If you cannot drop off the work at that time, leave it in the closet (before Dec. 29^th ---work brought in after the appointed time and date will not be accepted) along with the application, in clearly marked bags. Each piece should be clearly labeled on the back with name, title and price. We will notify you of accepted work as soon as possible.

It would be helpful if you would provide your email on the application form so that we can be in touch more effectively.

Pick up day will be from 1-2 PM on the last Sunday, January 31st. Work not picked up at that time will be left in the closets for pick up during the week. To download an application, click on attachment marked exhibit title

Open Call: "Constructed Pieces”

Exhibit dates: January 3-31, 2016

Thank you

Linda Gilbert

Chairperson for open call.            

Paintingsbylinda@gmail.com

Amy Amico

Director

APPLICATION: OPEN CALL

                   EXHIBIT TITLE: CONSTRUCTED PIECES” 

                   OPEN CALL 2016

ALL PURCHASES FROM THE GOURGAUD GALLERY ARE MADE BY CASH OR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO “CRANBURY ARTS COUNCIL”. AFTER A 20% DONATION IS ASSESS TO THE NON-PROFIT CRANBURY ARTS COUNCIL FROM ANY SALES, THE ARTIST OR GROUP WILL RECEIVE FINAL PAYMENT FROM THE CRANBURY ARTS COUNCIL   AFTER THE EXHIBIT ENDS.

Please print:

NAME: _________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________

E-MAIL:  ________________________________________________________________

TITLE AND MEDIUM                                                                                                  PRICE

1. ____________________________________________                                                                     ________________

2. _____________________________________________                                                                   ________________

3. ______________________________________________                                               ________________

By signing, you will be acknowledged as a group member under the guidelines of the Standard Gourgaud Gallery Application.  Exhibit Title: CONSTRUCTED PIECES 2016

Signature ______________________________________________________________

Date_______________________________

Detach Here- keep information below for your own records

All work will be received on Tuesday Dec. 29 from 9-10 am during the day.

Reception: Sunday Jan. 3, from 1-3 pm.  You will be notified the week of December 28 about any work that will not be included.

Please bring a small plate or beverage to the reception if you are able to attend.

A notice will be sent out when work is to be picked up.

Any questions-please contact Amy Amico or Linda Gilbert 

Thank you for participating in the Gourgaud Gallery CONSTRUCTED PIECES Exhibit.

“Celebration!” – Art by Creative Collective Opening

“Celebration!” – Art by Creative Collective Opening Reception Sunday, August 2, 1-3 PM
Exhibit runs from August 2 through August 28, 2015 Hours: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 4 PM Sundays 8/2 and 8/16, 1-3 PM
Gourgaud Gallery located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main Street in Cranbury, NJ will host art creations by members of the Creative Collective. The theme of the show is 'Celebration!' and includes a variety of mediums including oil painting, acrylic paintings, photography, watercolor, digital art and mixed media.
Thirty-six Creative Collective members will be displaying artworks at the gallery.
They are: Amanda Chesney, Andrre Lisette Sweek, Bill Felder, William H. McCarroll, C.W., Caroline Dailey, Catherine Martzloff, Cindy Dixon, Elaine Rosenberg, Elizabeth A. Peck, Ellen Veden, Gitte Schlessinger, Hoda amshidian, Ivia Sky Vavelow, Janis Blayne Paul, Jeanne Narozny, Joelle Hofbauer, John O. Aaen, Joseph Schembri, Joy Kreves, Kahleen Liao, Laura Beard, Laurie Hermann Schwartzer, Linda Pickering, Lori Parsells, Lucretia E. McGuff-Silverman, Lynn Cheng Varga, Madeline Cramer, Mel Antler, Richard DeFalco, Sheryl Bassman, Suzanne Hunt, Vinita Mathur, Romi Freedman, Kitty Pinder

The art of the artists of Creative Collective is very eclectic, encompassing a wide range of styles. As a group they have displayed at the Plainsboro, West Windsor, Hamilton and Lawrence Libraries, ArtWorks, Mala Polska, A Space on Main Art Gallery, Cherry Grove Farm, Terhune Orchards, Triumph Brewery, Chambers Walk, Café Ole! and Small World Café. 

“Celebration!” – Art by Creative Collective

Reception Sunday, August 2  1-3 PM

Exhibit from August 2-28, 2015

Hours: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 4 PM 

Sundays 8/2 and 8/16 1-3 PM

Gourgaud Gallery located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main Street in Cranbury, NJ will host art creations by members of the Creative Collective.  The theme of the show is 'Celebration!' and includes a variety of mediums including oil painting, acrylic paintings, photography, watercolor, digital art and mixed media.

The Creative Collective is dedicated to fostering a creative and nurturing community for artists, artisans and art lovers in central New Jersey.  Membership is not juried and requires no dues or fees to join.  Their only requirement is a passion for creating art.  It is their goal to facilitate display opportunities as well as to provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere for inspiration for both beginners and professionals.

Rick Baker and Michelle Rosenthal launched Creative Collective on February 7, 2013, as a Meet up site and since then Creative Collective has grown to over 330 members with a core active group of over 75 artists.  They meet as a group once a month to share art and to socialize.  More information about Creative Collective can be found at creativecollective4art.com.

The art of the artists of Creative Collective is very eclectic, encompassing a wide range of styles.  As a group they have displayed at the Plainsboro, West Windsor, Hamilton and Lawrence Libraries, ArtWorks, Mala Polska, A Space on Main Art Gallery, Cherry Grove Farm, Terhune Orchards, Triumph Brewery, Chambers Walk, Café Ole! and Small World Café.

The artwork is for sale with 20% of each sale going to support the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs. Cash or a check made out to the Cranbury Arts Council is accepted as payment. See www.cranburyartscouncil.org.

For more information for an article about this exhibit please contact

Lynn Cheng Varga     lynnchengvarga@gmail.com

Thank you,

Susan Troost

July art show at Gourgaud Gallery

                                    Journey Through Mixed Media” by Francine Van Ostrand.

The exhibit is from July 12 – July 26.

Reception Sunday, July 12 from 1-3 PM

Gallery Hours are

Sundays: July 12, 19 & 26 1-3 PM

Weekdays: Mon - Fri 9 AM - 4 PM

The artist will be available to share and discuss her work with the visitors at the reception on Sunday, July 12 from 1-3 PM at the Gourgaud Gallery, located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main Street in Cranbury, New Jersey. There will be light refreshments. 

See Facebook: Gourgaud Gallery for details and pictures

   ARTIST’S STATEMENT – FRANCINE VAN OSTRAND

   

As a full time artist I enjoy working in the “Mixed Media” venue. I like to paint with bright

colors using acrylics, watercolor and collage in a layeringtechnique, then add lots of texture 

in a realistic or abstract form. My artwork is decorative but with a strong feeling of purpose.

It is free and flows from one shape to another. It is the process of collecting ephemera,

making decorative papers, and preparing everything for the canvas that is also very enjoyable

to me. I enjoy being a full time artist and look forward to painting everyday.

                                                                Artist’s Autobiography

                                                                Francine Van Ostrand

Francine Van Ostrand was born in Paterson, New Jersey and grew up in Haledon, New Jersey. She was always interested in art and had a very influential High School art teacher. He introducedher to many mediums raging from watercolor to batik. After graduating from High School she went on to Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts for a three year education in art. Aftergraduation she went on to become a textile designer and worked in that field for 38 years.

When she retired she joined the Ocean County Artist’s Guild and took many classes there.

Since she did very detailed work in her textile career and wanted a change she started doing mixed media after taking several classes at the Guild with mixed media artist, Dolores Ziegler.

Several years later she has won many awards for her mixed media paintings and now teaches mixed media at the OCAG. She is also President of the Ocean County Artist’s Guild and a member of the Toms River Artist’s Community.